Erik ignored the dragon and waved-- Well, he would have waved until she got very close. With a sharp inhale, he tensed and tried to press himself against the nearest wall.

"No, I don't. I was going to find a merchant or an open market and see what I could find." he managed around some rapid breaths. As the panic subsided, he remained tense and moved his arm back to his side.

"Are you always so close?" he asked.